NHTSA Recall 06V418000
NHTSA Campaign Id 06V418000; Date: Oct. 31, 2006
If the amount of fuel is above the fdm, jpm, or cv apertures, fuel may be discharged onto the ground. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2005 Jaguar S-type
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly
Manufactured by: Jaguar Cars Ltd
Affected Units:: 13,655
Recall Summary:
Some passenger vehicles may have fuel tanks in which the fuel delivery module (fdm), jet pump module (jpm), and/or cluster valve (cv) seals are not properly retained in the fuel tank. This may result in illumination of the malfunction indicator lamp (mil), or a fuel odor.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect the fuel tanks to determine if revised seals may be used to repair the vehicle. If not, dealers will then replace the entire fuel tank assembly. Due to problems in obtaining the replacement fuel tanks, the recall began on January 29 through March 30, 2007. Owners may contact Jaguar at 1-800-452-4827.
Recall Notes:
Jaguar recall no. R176. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 29, 2007
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